Pacific Grove Attractions
Pacific Grove near Monterey is a town with almost 15,000 inhabitants and boasts numerous Victorian houses, a natural history museum and the Asilomar Conference Center.
Historic Walk of Pacific Grove
The Historic Walk of Pacific Grove takes visitors through the history of the town and its famous writer John Steinbeck. Visitors can see his family cottages at 147 11th Street and 425 Eardley Avenue and many other local sites of interest.
John Steinbeck's Memorial Museum
The writer John Steinbeck spent many summers in Pacific Grove. Visitors can see his various abodes and displays of his life and work.
Monarch Grove Sanctuary
The Monarch Grove Sanctuary in Pacific Grove is a must see stop in October when the migrating butterflies arrive on their flight from the Canadian Rockies and Alaska.
Monarch Grove Sanctuary
Ridge Road and Lighthouse Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
United States
Ridge Road and Lighthouse Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
United States
Phone 1 (831) 648-5716
Fax 1 (831) 372-3256
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise |
| Close | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset |
Museum of Natural History
The Museum of Natural History in Pacific Grove has permanent displays of native plants, geology, and aboriginal peoples. Over 400 birds, plus a monarch butterfly display, are featured. Temporary exhibits occur several times throughout the year as well as the annual Wildflower show.
Museum of Natural History
165 Forest Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA 93950-2612
United States
165 Forest Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA 93950-2612
United States
Phone 1 (831) 648-5716
Fax 1 (831) 372-3256
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Facilities
Gift shop
